Obituaries

Marty Hayse, 64, passed away on March 25, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at his Phoenix home. He was born on May 18, 1957 to Maxine Carleton and Raymond Hayse. Marty graduated from Centennial High School and received his bachelor’s degree at Eureka College in Illinois. He retired in January 2022 after a long career in the home entertainment...

It is with great sadness that our family announces our beloved husband, father, and popi, Kraig J. Marton, 72, passed away on March 14, 2022. He was surrounded by his girls in his much-loved home as he gently departed our presence to explore new horizons.Kraig was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Larry and Fanchon Marton. He had three siblings, Keith,...

Wickham Shephard “Skip” Culbert a Certified Public Accountant and long-term resident of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 6, 2022, in the comfort of his own home at the age of 82.Skip is survived by his wife Avis Read; sons and their wives Wickham and Lisa, Read and Kari, Trevor and Candice; grandchildren Kassidy, Rylie, Caden, Sidney, Clinton and Paige;...

William E. Bender Jr. (Bill B.)Bill was born January 13, 1931, in Lakewood, OH and passed away on March 15, 2022, in Scottsdale, AZ at the age of 91. He graduated from grade school in Lakewood, OH; later moving to Boardman, OH. He graduated from Boardman High in 1948 where he was a member of all the sporting teams and...

Abraham Salazar a true Man of God passed away on March 11, 2022. Abraham is survived by his lifetime best friend and wife of 60 years Sally Verdugo Salazar.Abraham was born in Bernalillo New Mexico and grew up in Phoenix. He served in the U.S Army from 1956 to 1962. Abraham was an Educator of God’s word teaching Catechism at...

Phoenix – Margaret Kathleen “Kathy” French, 65, joined her parents, William and Peggy French, and her sister Mary French Rylander in eternal life on February 5, 2022. Born on March 28, 1956, in Carbondale, Illinois, Kathy moved to Phoenix in 1965.Throughout her life she was a devoted and thoughtful daughter, sister and friend and a treasure to all who knew...

Diana Devorce, 68 of Boise, Idaho, died on February 14, 2022. She left this world in an untimely death.Diana was born February 25, 1953, in Memphis Texas. She was the daughter of Nellie Tenner and Ellis Devorce. Diana was a loving mother to her son Basil Etefia and his wife Felicia Etefia, as well as a loving grandmother to her...

October 6, 1959 – March 1, 2022Jose Isaac Salazar, Jr. passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 1, 2022 after a valiant eight-year battle with cancer.  Isaac, as he was called by the many people who loved him, was known for his unmatched brand of humor, his kindness, and his knack for knowing just the right thing to say...

Hortensia Gomez Ortiz, born on July 27, 1925, to Rafael Ruiz Gomez and Dolores Rodriguez, and passed away February 23, 2022, at 96 years of age. She was born in Tucson, Arizona and completed her education in Phoenix. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in secretarial school at Phoenix College where she graduated with honors in 1947.She married Leo...

Floyd Robert Collins, better known as Bob, Bobby, Pop, Gramps, and Uncle Cob, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 84 on March 3, 2022.Bobby was born in Phoenix on July 26, 1937 to parents Floyd and Millie. He attended St. Francis Elementary School and St. Mary’s High School before marrying...

Francis William Farmer Jr. “Bill”, passed away on March 2, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 11, 1945 to his parents Rosemary Farmer and Bill Farmer, in Phoenix, AZ.  He was a third generation Arizonan.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Suzanne Ferguson Farmer, two daughters Sara Farmer, Elizabeth Farmer Gardemann (Chad), grandchildren,...

Margaret Louise “Peggy” Scalise was born to Francis and Virginia Thurston on January 30, 1945, in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Camelback High School in Phoenix in 1962. She then continued her pursuit in education, graduating from Phoenix College in 1964 and from Arizona State University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre Arts (drama) in 1966.Peggy married Dan...

1955 ~ 2022David K. Pettycrew, age 66, passed away on January 24, 2022.  David left us far too soon. He had recently retired and was planning a fun life of travel and exploration after a fulfilling and highly successful career in the insurance industry. Many of his dreams of retirement were interrupted by the Covid pandemic, but during those trying...

Librado Y. Renteria Jr., 87, passed away on February 25, 2022 at his home in Chandler, Arizona.  Librado was born on November 30, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona. He had a successful career working for the City of Phoenix for 35 years before retiring to spend more time with his family. Spending time with his family was his favorite pastime. He...

José Avitia Gutierrez nació el Marzo 30 1966, él murió un 27 de Febrero 2022. Perdió la batalla contra el cáncer linfático a la edad de 55 años.Nació y se crió en el estado de Chihuahua, México, al lado de sus padres y 7 hermanos.Hijo del sr, Alberto Avitia y Andrea Gutierrez, siendo el 3ro de 8 hermanos A él...

Beth Clement was born on June 27, 1964 in Burbank California and passed away on February 2, 2022 in Phoenix Arizona. Beth is survived by her husband of 19 years Keith; her children Jason (Diane), Jonathan, and Breanna; her grandchildren Aaron, Oliver and Haley; her brothers Ric, Jeff, and Bob; and her sisters Diane, Nyla and Angie. Beth was preceded...

John P. Diskin, age 73, passed away February 22, 2022 at the VA Medical Center of Phoenix with family by his side. He was born August 12, 1948 the youngest son of Joseph F. and Rose (Burns) Diskin of Scranton, Pennsylvania.Raised in the Minooka section of Scranton, Jack was educated in the Scranton School District and a graduate of Scranton...

Librado E. Rojo, 78 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on February 20, 2022. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico to his parents Mauro and Laura Rojo.Librado is survived by his wife Maria Rojo and his kids. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.A Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., immediately followed by a...

Robert “Bob” Harley McKee, 90 years, passed away on February 23, 2022 in the Phoenix home he shared with his devoted wife of 44 years, Mary Ellen.Bob was born on October 26, 1931 in Hamilton, MO in the home behind the service station owned by his grandfather and run by his father.As an only child, he attended elementary and high...

Barbara G Winslow (85) was born January 25, 1937, in Boston Massachusetts and passed away suddenly on February 16, 2022, in Phoenix Arizona from lung disease. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor Winslow.Barbara grew up in exceptionally hard times and had a tough start very early in life. The definition of a true Bostonian is a...